The Best Cafés in France
Perhaps the best, but certainly the prettiest brunch café in the city is tucked away in a side street in the old town. Breakfast brioche bun burgers and blueberry pancakes - with "Chantilly au mascarpone" - are to die for.
This very popular brunch spot is all about the best time of the day: sweet idleness. Favourites on the menu, which is bursting with sumptuous delicacies: truffle croq, prawn bao with yuzumayo, French toast with almond brittle. Make a reservation? Yes.
You could sit on the pretty street terrace of this lovingly run corner café for hours. Perhaps it's because of the excellent coffee brewed on a La Marzocco, the delicious tartines or the many delicious homemade cakes.
Here you will find the best (specialty) coffee in town on two floors plus a street terrace, as well as an excellent matcha latte, freshly blended smoothies, homemade cookies and cakes and a good selection of tartines, sandwiches and bowls.
Cute little café with sunny outdoor seating and third-wave coffee specialties near the Basilica of the Assumption. In addition to classics such as espresso, cappuccino and latte, there is also very good filter coffee from the Chemex and various gimmicks.
Lovingly run sourdough organic bakery in the heart of the old town with artisan bread, brioche, Viennoiserie and more. There is a small café next to the shop where you can have breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee.
With a pâtisserie and two coffee shops, "the boys" enrich Nice with homemade cakes, pain perdu, lovingly and high-quality sandwiches and bagels as well as crisp, colourful bowls and salads. The service is friendly, the vintage furnishings individualistic.
The café is flooded with light thanks to its glazed gabled roof and has a pretty roof terrace. The cake display case is stacked with sweet treats, which are complemented by egg dishes, burgers, tartines, sweet and savoury pancakes, fresh juices and coffee.
This small café chain with a wide variety of cupcakes, muffins, cakes and cookies inspired by American baking culture, as well as milkshakes, smoothies, bagels and salads, has a large fan base. Brunch is also very popular.
Casual cuisine inspired by Joël Robuchon: daily coffee, pastries, fresh salads, hot dishes and sandwiches. "Le Deli Robuchon" offers a selection of wines, teas, cheeses and handmade breads. Enjoy on the spot or on the go.
In the elegant 1st arrondissement, the café offers exquisite French cuisine with a view of the Place de la Concorde. It combines old charm and modern style. It serves a typical Parisian breakfast, a gourmet lunch and refined aperitifs.
If you are looking for a little refreshment in the labyrinth of alleyways in the old town, you will find it here. Croissants and pastries are made in-house, the walls are countered in colourful wallpaper and black and white photos. The furnishings are homemade.
Café Kitsuné combines the beauty of small, cosy cafés with modern style. Here you can enjoy aromatic coffee with chocolate and hazelnut notes. Several locations. The pastry chef changes every month at "Café Kitsuné Louvre".
The "Noir" café chain in Paris offers a stylish atmosphere with an international clientele. Guests enjoy home-roasted coffee and delicious snacks such as financiers and cookies. Ideal for a short coffee break.
In spring 2024, "Café Le Jardin du Petit Palais" was renamed "Café 1902" of the year in which the Petit Palais became a museum. It offers an elegant atmosphere, a garden and a terrace overlooking tranquil ponds.
Carette is a charming café in Paris on the Trocadéro. It serves delicious cakes and creative macarons. With outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi, it is a popular place for sweet treats and relaxed moments. Known by many influencers.
Trendy and cosmopolitan, "Partisan" in Paris attracts many visitors. There are two types of coffee here: lighter new wave and darker Italian roasts. The food is also popular, especially the carrot cake and banana bread.
The "Café Carrousel" is located in the centre of Paris under the Rue de Rivoli arcades. Whether on the terrace, at the bar or inside - it serves French cuisine such as beef bourguignon, escargots and onion soup as well as croissants and crêpes.
The "Café de Flore" next to Les Deux Magots is a legendary café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. This is where you meet stars and locals. Famous for its hot chocolate, it awards the Prix de Flore to young writers every year.